The Butler Art Center and Gallery

Peruse our site and see what strikes your fancy - then sign up for artistic joy!!

Classes Have you really wanted to take woodturning or sign your kids up for classes or camp, but felt like it wouldn't fit into your budget? Well we've got great news for you! We have scholarships for people who might need it! Fill out our form and see if you qualify!

Such a fun time was had at our Downton Butler Tea & Headband making workshop! Take a look at our creations. Do you have a favorite?

This is an introductory class where you will learn the basics of crocheting. The class is October 12th from 3-5. This is for teens to adults. Your supplies are included. Come enjoy learning to make a granny square!

Call 724-283-6922 for more details or visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/BeginnerCrochetClass to sign up!

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Jennifer Spryn, Brad Page, Marianne Fry Hill, Margo Byrns, Jeff Double, Margie Kiser

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Love crafting, tea and Downton Abbey?? Then we have the perfect evening planned for you! Plan to join us Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 PM for a 1920's era headband-making workshop in our new Hip Stirs coffee bar area. $25 includes all supplies. Hot drinks and light refreshments will be served. For ages teen to adult.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/HeadbandmakingWorkshop

What event, exhibit, workshop, etc. are you looking forward to at the Butler Art Center and Gallery 🫠🩵

We so hope to see your work there! Visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/_2024NatureAndWildlifeExhibit

We are hosting our annual Nature and Wildlife exhibit October 2nd-26th! Submissions are due by Sept 22nd and art must be dropped off no later than Sept 28th. Opening reception is October 4th from 7-9PM and open to the public with no admission cost. Visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/_2024NatureAndWildlifeExhibit

There seems to be some confusion, so we want to set the record straight. Our Art of the Draw Gala, though it will be a swanky event, is not black tie! Dressing up is not necessary! Dress up or dress casual, all are welcome! Also, admission is free! So you can come to the event even if you don't buy a ticket! Tickets are for the Art Draw part of the evening. We will also have a plethora of raffle baskets that evening as well! Check out our website for more information, to see what Art is available, and to buy tickets! https://butlerartcenterandgallery.org/Art-of-the-Draw

Love crafting, tea and Downton Abbey?? Then we have the perfect evening planned for you! Plan to join us Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 PM for a 1920's era headband-making workshop in our new Hip Stirs coffee bar area. $25 includes all supplies. Hot drinks and light refreshments will be served. For ages teen to adult. Vist https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/HeadbandmakingWorkshop

Elementary school aged children can have fun making and decorating little boxes! Supplies are included in the $10 fee. Happening October 26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. See https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/LittleBoxes to sign up so we can properly prepare!

It's only two weeks until our Art of the Draw Patron Show. The theme this year is Putting on the Ritz Gala. Did you know that there are so many ways you can win that evening? Not only are you guaranteed to go home with a work of art if you buy a ticket, but we will also have raffle baskets as well! If that's not enough, we will have a Double Jeopardy prize where one piece of art will be designated so that if it's chosen, the ticket holder gets to choose another piece of art to take home as well! And best of all, this event is to raise money to support the art center, so by coming out and showing us some love, you're already a winner! https://butlerartcenterandgallery.org/Art-of-the-Draw

We have created online catalogs for each category of art for our Art of the Draw donations! View them on our website to choose your favorite for the night of of Art Drawing! Scroll to bottom of page and scroll through the categories to view our digital catalogs.
https://butlerartcenterandgallery.org/Art-of-the-Draw

This is an introductory class where you will learn the basics of crocheting. The class is October 12th from 3-5. This is for teens to adults. Your supplies are included. Come enjoy learning to make a granny square!

Call 724-283-6922 for more details or sign up at:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/BeginnerCrochetClass

Are you an artist with an intellectual/developmental disability? Do you have a visual impairment, or are on the autism spectrum? Not only do we have an exhibit coming up to showcase your art in November, but we have fun classes beginning September 18th!

For more info, call 724-283-6922 or visit: https://butlerartcenterandgallery.org/We-re-All-Artists
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To register, visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/WereAllArtistsClassRegistration2024

We're All Artists Class Registration 2024

There's always something exciting going on at The Butler Art Center and Gallery! Feel free to share, this post, save the newsletter and print, and sign up for future newsletters at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/Newsletter

Check out our website to see all the exciting classes we have going on! https://butlerartcenterandgallery.org/Classes

Be sure to sign up for the ones that you find appealing 🎨 🖌 Share, and invite friends!

Love crafting, tea and Downton Abbey?? Then we have the perfect evening planned for you! Plan to join us Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 PM for a 1920's era headband-making workshop in our new Hip Stirs coffee bar area. $25 includes all supplies. Hot drinks and light refreshments will be served. For ages teen to adult.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/HeadbandmakingWorkshop

The theme this year, "Putting on the Ritz" is a semi-formal event. Happening on Sept 27th from 6-9 PM! The Art of the Draw 2024 is the primary fundraising event for the Butler Art Center & Gallery this year. This is the form to buy tickets for this exciting event! https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/ArtOfTheDrawTickets

You can donate to our new Hip Stirs Coffeehouse Art Shelf! We are looking for:

1. Crayola crayons
2. coloring books
3. scrapbooking supplies
4. sketch pads
5. size 5 crochet hooks
6. 5 weight yarn
7. colored pencils
8. all audience appropriate magazines & picture books

Visit our Hip Stirs Coffeehouse to mingle and make art!



Wednesday Noon-5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00-5:00 pm
Friday Noon-5:00 pm
Saturday Noon-5:00 pm

We are so excited with so many great pieces that have been donated for our Patron show! Many of you know local artist Tom Panei's artwork and have probably seen it around town. He has graciously donated an original piece to the show, and it could be yours! Go to our page to find out more about our show and how you could be a contender for this beautiful piece or art! https://butlerartcenterandgallery.org/Art-of-the-Draw

We are hosting our annual Nature and Wildlife exhibit October 2nd-26th! Submissions are due by Sept 22nd and art must be dropped off no later than Sept 28th. Opening reception is October 2nd from 7-9PM and open to the public with no admission cost.

Call 724.283.6922 with questions. Register today! https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/_2024NatureWildlifeExhibit

334 S Main St. Butler - come visit us to see current exhibits & to hang out and make art at our Hip Stirs Coffee area.

Wednesday Noon-5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00-5:00 pm
Friday Noon-5:00 pm
Saturday Noon-5:00 pm

Starting September 14th for kids from kindergarten through third grade (12:30-1:30)! During this 6 week course, the students will learn some art basics and skills using a variety of mediums. All supplies included in the $60 cost. Call us at 724.283.6922 with any questions. Sign up: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/IntroToArtCourseForKids

They go together! Make your headband on September 18th, and wear it to the Putting on the Ritz Gala on September 27th. Dressing up is encouraged, but totally optional for the Gala. Visit our event links below to join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/516431260754674/

https://facebook.com/events/s/putting-on-the-ritz-gala-art-o/1019805839521239/

What's your art project this week? Share a photo of your work in the comments section of this post!
(G or PG rated)

Here's the new line up for our Art Attack projects for September, and they are bringing Fall vibes! Sign up online for any or all of our projects! $10, all supplies included! We meet Thursday mornings from 10-noon. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/ARTATTACKIsBack

Want to make an adorable Animal Head Plant Pot? We have a two week course (October 10th & 17th) from 5:30-7:00 PM. The project is for school age to adult participants. Supplies are included in the $35 fee! Share, print the flyer, and let's get together 🪴

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/AnimalHeadPlantPots